How to Draw Harry Potter: Easy 10-Step Guide for Kids

Bring the Wizarding World to life with this step-by-step Harry Potter drawing guide, perfect for young fans ages 7 and up. You will need a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to complete this magical portrait. Follow along to master character proportions and capture Harry's iconic look.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Colorful, high-quality illustration of Harry Potter, serving as the final goal for the drawing tutorial.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face Shape

Pencil sketch showing the initial curved outline of Harry Potter's chin and ear on a white background.

Use a long curved line for the chin and a shorter one for the ear. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the shape if it looks a bit lopsided.

Step 2: Adding the Messy Hair

Pencil outline of Harry Potter's head featuring jagged, messy hair locks drawn over the initial face shape.

Draw overlapping curved lines to create Harry’s signature messy locks. Teacher's Tip: Vary the length of each lock to make the hair look natural and wind-swept.

Step 3: Drawing the Scarf and Collar

Drawing of Harry Potter's school collar and a fringed scarf hanging down from the neck.

Enclose three irregular shapes for the collar, then extend parallel lines downward for the scarf. Add short fringe lines at the bottom. Teacher's Tip: Use short, quick strokes for the fringe to give it a textured, fabric-like appearance.

Step 4: Sketching the Jacket and Hand

Line art showing the torso of Harry Potter's jacket and one hand with fingers clearly defined.

Extend curved lines from the scarf to form the jacket and sleeves. Use small 'U' shapes to define the fingers. Teacher's Tip: Focus on the folds of the fabric by adding a few extra curved lines near the elbows.

Step 5: Adding the Legs and Shirt Tails

Pencil drawing of Harry Potter's lower body, including shirt tails and the outline of his trousers.

Draw the shirt tails as two triangles and extend curved lines for the legs. Teacher's Tip: Keep the leg lines parallel to ensure the character looks balanced.

Step 6: Drawing the Shoes

Detailed line drawing of Harry Potter's school shoes showing the soles and basic shape.

Enclose the shoe shapes with curved lines, adding a parallel line at the bottom for the sole. Teacher's Tip: Make the soles slightly thicker to give the shoes a sturdy, realistic look.

Step 7: The Wand and the Scar

Drawing of Harry Potter holding his wand, with the lightning bolt scar visible on his forehead.

Draw the second arm, the wand, and Harry's iconic lightning bolt scar. Teacher's Tip: Keep the wand thin and straight—it’s a precise tool for a wizard!

Step 8: Adding Facial Features

Close-up line art of Harry Potter's face, showing his round glasses, eyes, and facial features.

Sketch the round glasses, eyes, nose, and mouth. Teacher's Tip: Draw the glasses first, then place the eyes inside them to ensure they are perfectly centered.

Step 9: Final Details

Completed line drawing of Harry Potter with added details like the 'H' on his shirt and magic sparks.

Add the 'H' to the shirt, stripes to the scarf, and magic sparks at the wand tip. Teacher's Tip: Use a darker pencil for these final details to make them pop.

Step 10: Bring Him to Life with Color

Fully colored illustration of Harry Potter wearing his school uniform and Gryffindor scarf.

Time to color! Use Gryffindor colors—maroon and gold—for the scarf. Teacher's Tip: Use light, circular motions with your colored pencils to get an even, smooth finish.